Public Notice
Ford City Borough is currently looking for members to serve on the Zoning Hearing Board. For more information, please reach out to the Ford City Borough Office.
Projects Needing Zoning Approval
As a reminder, a zoning permit shall be required:
1. Prior to the erection or construction of any structure which requires the issuance of a building permit;
2. Prior to the erection, structural alteration or occupancy of any building;
3. Prior to the demolition of any building, or portion thereof, except for emergency demolitions;
4. Prior to a change of use of a building or land; or
5. Prior to the construction of any driveway or off-street parking area. This can be found on page 113 of the zoning ordinance.
Zoning applications are available in the office and require a fee. Residential fees are $75.00 and Commercial and Industrial fees are $150.00
Our Zoning Officer for the Ford City Borough is Tyson Klukan, he can be reached at fcborozoningofficer@gmail.com for zoning matters.
Current Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinances
The Ford City Planning Commission worked with Codametrics on a new zoning map and zoning regulations in Ford City Borough from Jan 2019 to Jan 2020. This project was been funded by the Department of Economic Development (DCED) Early Intervention Program Phase II. This Ordinance and Map were then amended in November 2023.
Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Map
Click on the following document to find the Zoning Hearing Board Variance Application.